In this business, time is of the essence, time is relative, time waits for no one, time is money. Time is all of the metaphors you can think of in a restaurant or bar.

We talk about it in many aspects as it relates to the dining experience as well as from the restaurant's perspective. Strap in and ride the time machine.

https://sports.yahoo.com/tiktokers-not-ok-finding-restaurant-151130484.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAG8xrjLxcEzJf2eXzpLyDpiAP_Kco3HUsDPGR5YThQ-LWaVpf8fYFYZ0lSTREWwxU93dVVGenCzruUULBw_cMJymg3vOpDVFOKyQQe86SfDuosqaH1wRe-N0oyACSorFDRABay16O3MNaDYdKSO3zptvhsOTLG37VNcNokKZSgul

Today we’re talking about the hidden gems of the service industry. Dive bars

DRINKS:

Beer and a Shot

SHOUT OUTS:

Brad: Eddie Karr

Bill: Tiago

Samantha: Fortissimo Denver 

BEHIND BARS WITH BILL:

“California sober’ & the correlation between recreational drug use (or lack thereof) and pay/pay periods. 

“How do you afford your rock & roll lifestyler?”

Following through for expectations set upon hiring. (for all parties involved)

….3starspodcast special update….the trash panda.

HAPPY HOUR: 

Origin/ History of Boiler Maker aka Beer and a Shot

https://thetakeout.com/a-brief-history-of-the-boilermaker-beer-and-shot-combo-1849071213

https://www.thrillist.com/culture/all-the-different-names-countries-have-for-a-shot-and-a-beer

Automatic gratuities on larger parties have been a part of our dining out culture for a very long time. While each restaurant may treat them differently or have different name's for them, the reality is that they exist as a way to protect service industry employees ability to get paid. Unfortunately, Brian here didn't like that. Give a listen and enjoy the fun!

Today we’re talking about the fancy all inclusive resorts and what reviewers have to say about them

If you like the show, leave us a review through whichever platform you listen on, ideally it’ll be 5 stars, but we encourage you to write your honest thoughts and feelings about the podcast, otherwise we aren’t holding true to the point of the show. AND we promise to not make fun of you OR rate your review on the show. AND SUBSCRIBE

Shout Outs:

Brad: Colin Overett

Bill: Jason Segal, Nicholas Stoller

Samantha: Scott

https://www.google.com/search?q=average+wage+of+industry+personnel+at+all+inclusive+resorts&rlz=1C1CHZN_enUS971US971&sxsrf=AB5stBhq_HU9h-hw0LYXiZXZZdITLnbQkg%3A1689581332246&ei=FPe0ZInSDoW3qtsPqr6d6AU&oq=average+wage+of+industry+personnel+at+all+in&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiLGF2ZXJhZ2Ugd2FnZSBvZiBpbmR1c3RyeSBwZXJzb25uZWwgYXQgYWxsIGluKgIIADIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRirAjIFECEYqwJIgDRQrAVYjyFwAHgCkAEAmAHMBKAB9RWqAQkwLjMuNS41LTK4AQHIAQD4AQHCAgQQABhHwgIIECEYFhgeGB3CAgoQIRgWGB4YDxgd4gMEGAAgQYgGAZAGCA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

We know you expected a full episode this week but given the timeliness of the Taylor Swift tour and it's stop in Denver we just had to talk about it. The amount of revenue a concert tour like this brings to the country is enough to shake off a recession and that's just bananas.

https://commonsenseinstituteco.org/swiftonomics/

No we didn't get paid to advertise, but Bill couldn't get that Bartending School Commercial out of his head while we were recording so it's become a thing.

Today we are talking about people who fake it to get the job and some of the do's and don't's when you're pretending to know how to do the job.

A whole lot going on in this episode. Reviewing former employee reviews from Indeed of places we've worked. Talking mental health and maybe imparting a few tips. A lot in Behind Bars with Bill.

A NEW HAPPY HOUR SONG. Special thanks to Matt Cross @mattcrossetc

Shout outs: 

Brad: Tyler Sharpe as well as William's and Graham

Bill: Anthony Bourdaine

Samantha: Jacob Pike @whojpike

Behind Bars with Bill: Links for your reading pleasure

https://www.narconon.org/blog/drug-use-in-the-food-and-beverage-industry-under-scrutiny.html

https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/nearly-40-of-restauranthospitality-workers-are-sleep-deprived/550700/

https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/hospitality-and-real-estate-sectors-have-highest-rates-of-common-mental-health-problems#:~:text=Hospitality%20and%20real%20estate%20sectors,health%20problems%20%7C%20University%20of%20Cambridge

https://www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com/article/the-2022-state-of-workforce-mental-health

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/rehab-guide/workforce/blue-collar-workers/restaurant-hospitality
https://www.achn.net/about-access/whats-new/health-resources/3-most-common-mental-health-disorders-in-america/#:~:text=Major%20depressive%20disorder&text=This%20disorder%20is%20more%20prevalent%20in%20women%20than%20men.

Changing diapers at the table, feet on chairs, and crop dusting yourself. What more could you want out of a half shot?

Today’s topic is an extremely interesting one. As if we don’t have enough with people leaving angry, below the belt reviews, we now have Skynet taking part, which sucks for us getting reviewed b/c these AI reviews don’t need much context at all to come up a legit mean looking review. 

Shout outs: 

Brad: Aleah Kramer

Bill: Skynet and our future AI overlords

Samantha: Colby Ashton

DRINKS: 

Dale’s Light Lager

3 Stars Podcast Happy Hour AI Generated Lyrics

https://toolbaz.com/writer/review-generator

Music and performance by Matt Cross.

Find him on IG @mattcrossetc

Verse 1:

Grab a round for the three stars crew

Gather round and let the good times brew

Raise a glass and let the laughter fill the room

It's the three stars podcast happy hour

Chorus:

We're sippin' on the finest of brews

Letting all our worries and stress just subdue

It's the three stars podcast happy hour

Let's get our drink on

Verse 2:

Grab a seat and join the fun

We'll be here 'til the night is done

Turn the music up and let the good vibes out

It's the three stars podcast happy hour

Chorus:

We're sippin' on the finest of brews

Letting all our worries and stress just subdue

It's the three stars podcast happy hour

Let's get our drink on

One of the most difficult issues we face in the service industry is how to cut someone off when we think they've been over served in our establishment or another. In this half shot we respond to a listener's question about how we handle it, especially in their particular situation.